Netbook Tablet as a Viable eBook Reader Option

[mrkarl]

well it's set up...........comic books look great on this, and with adobe reader my dungeons and dragons books are pretty easy to manage.

I'm already in love with this unit

[Crowl]

Originally Posted by mrkarl

well it's set up...........comic books look great on this, and with adobe reader my dungeons and dragons books are pretty easy to manage.

I'm already in love with this unit

Which device did you buy, I wasn't sure which poster you replied to.

[Crowl]

Originally Posted by mrkarl

amazon says that one wirghs almost 6 pounds.......is that a typo?

Lenovo list it as 3lbs so marginally heavier than their standard netbooks of that size so it does seem to be a typo on the part of amazon.

[DaleDe]

Originally Posted by tablettweet

I think another interesting choice is Lenovo S10-3T “Idea Pad”. I know it is more expensive but It has bigger screen and a little bit better spec. What do you think ?

It weighs 3 lbs with a small battery. The hinge is steel so it should be ok. It is listed in our wiki. Short battery life seems to be the biggest thing against it.

Dale

[mrkarl]

Originally Posted by Crowl

Which device did you buy, I wasn't sure which poster you replied to.

I got the asus t91mt

[tank4141]

Hi all. I went on ebay & bought a Fujitsu Stylistic st5032D for $210. It has a 12" screen & weighs 3lbs. I am having so much fun playing with it. It's a little big but my comics and books look great on it. I think this will do a good job of holding me over till the hp slate becomes available. I think from now on I'll be doing all my reading from a full windows device.

[tablettweet]

Originally Posted by mrkarl

I got the asus t91mt

Yes, Asus t91mt also an interesting choice. If you would like to watch, this is Asus t91mt interface demo video. But for me I think Lenovo IdeaPad S10-3t has a better spec but If you can wait (Maybe in this year) how about Microsoft Courier ? Lovely isn't it ?

[tablettweet]

Originally Posted by tablettweet

Yes, Asus t91mt also an interesting choice. If you would like to watch, this is Asus t91mt interface demo video. But for me I think Lenovo IdeaPad S10-3t has a better spec but If you can wait (Maybe in this year) how about Microsoft Courier ? Lovely isn't it ?

It will on sale by June.

I suspect the Microsoft Courier is just vaporware and at best a concept prototype device. I wouldn't count on it ever being available. I'm not sure why I would want two screens when that would increase the price and the weight. Just make a tablet with one screen, 4 to 6 navigation buttons, and Windows 7 Home loaded. That would blow the crappy iPad toy out of the water.

[Crowl]

Originally Posted by mrkarl

I got the asus t91mt

Just as a matter of interest, what program are you using to read comics on that device, have you come across one that supports touch input or simply using one with decent-sized onscreen buttons?

For me, comics will be one of the biggest selling points of this form factor and while the ability to use the same programs I have now on my pc would be ideal, it has occurred to me that I'm using keys that wouldn't be there if I was using a tablet pc.

[mrkarl]

I use comic book reader...and I've just programmed the page turns as left mouse clicks....so I end up just having to tap the screen and the page turns.....2 taps and I go back a page and 3taps and I get the thumbnail view.......it actually works alright not absolutely perfect, but my main concern was that I could read the writing clearly which I can

[vkbook]

I ordered the t91mt today. I am going to be using it prinarily as an ereader with some amount of web browsing. Thanks Jswinden for the review. This really helped me make the decision.

[pphilipp]

I've been using a little CTL classmates netbook tablet for over six months. I love it abundantly, but not necessarily as an ebook reader. I love it as a replacement for my much larger and heavier laptop.

What I don't really enjoy (as an ebook and bible reader) is that it's OS is still the same-old Windows OS. This system is not really the ideal solution for someone wanting a book-reader device. For well over a decade I've also used PDAs and HPC devices which utilize the OS as part of the hardware... a much, much better solution for unique reader needs. A system that has to 'load' in order to operate just doesn't compare to an OS that comes on instantaneously when you hit the start switch.

I will continue to use my little netbook for other computer tasks, but I am looking to a device such as the new Archos 7 Home Tablet for fulfilling on-the-run quick-and-ready usage which no computer running Windows can possible offer.

Just something to think about.

[Magnesus]

I don't understand why all those tablets have wide screens. Well, actually I understand - they are the cheapest right now. Those screens are too narrow when used in portrait mode and too short when used in landscape mode... I won't buy iPad but I have to admit - using better than TN screen (IPS) with 4:3 proportions was a very good decision by Apple.

[yangphel]

thnks for sharing ..